When decorating with nautical bed linens you may think you limit yourself regarding color. This style of decorating, however, has a wide array of color choices. Blues, greens, white, reds, browns, the colors possibilities are limitless if you use your imagination. What do you wish to accomplish in the space by your color choice?
When deciding on your basic palette there are a couple of things to consider. If one struggles with insomnia, adding red may not be a wise choice. The color red evokes aggression, which may aggravate the insomnia problem. The typical blue and green often used for this style of bedding, however, evoke peace and calm.
The theme you choose will help you to decide on your primary color scheme. You may choose a lighthouse theme, or possibly a sailing theme. Maybe you will choose a tropical theme which will open even more possibilities. Once you have decided on a color scheme for your nautical bedding set you will want to pick your accents. These may be added in a variety of ways. Furniture, curtains and artwork are all accents that will add the extra effect to complete the look.
After you have chosen your theme and primary color choice, decide how saturated with the theme you wish your space to be. For example, if you have chosen a lighthouse theme will you have the lighthouse motif on the nautical bedding sets itself or will you have a more simple style. If you choose to use the lighthouse theme on the bedding you may not want to use any other lighthouse accessories in the space as it may become cluttered. The clutter may not allow for restful nights.
The tropics as a theme will allow you a wide variety of colors to choose from. Some of these choices may include oranges, pinks, yellows and even purples. When you take that tropical vacation in your mind what do you envision? Maybe you have been to the tropics and you have seen the boldness of the colors you wish to explore in your decorating. Any one of the colors you think of in this palette are a good jumping off point for your space.
Whether it be tropical, sailing, beach scenes or lighthouses, accenting with wood is a marvelous choice. Sailboats often times will have that warm honey colored wood. Using a clean crisp whitewashed wood for a beach scene is a great choice. The deep richness of the mahogany colored wood for the tropical theme will lend warmth against the cooler colors in the palette.
Keeping in mind what other activities are done in this space begin to envision the atmosphere you wish to create. Today many people have their office in their bedroom or an entertainment area, possibly a library. If any of these other activities are performed in this space, you my wish to take that into consideration when deciding on colors. If you enjoy reading after a long day at the office, using the more serene blue and green may be the direction you wish to go. If you have your office space in the bedroom and need to have high energy to perform your office duties, using a more bold color palette may be wise. No matter the theme or palette you choose be sure you choose based on your sleeping needs as well.
The theme you choose will help you to decide on your primary color scheme. You may choose a lighthouse theme, or possibly a sailing theme. Maybe you will choose a tropical theme which will open even more possibilities. Once you have decided on a color scheme for your nautical bedding set you will want to pick your accents. These may be added in a variety of ways. Furniture, curtains and artwork are all accents that will add the extra effect to complete the look.
After you have chosen your theme and primary color choice, decide how saturated with the theme you wish your space to be. For example, if you have chosen a lighthouse theme will you have the lighthouse motif on the nautical bedding sets itself or will you have a more simple style. If you choose to use the lighthouse theme on the bedding you may not want to use any other lighthouse accessories in the space as it may become cluttered. The clutter may not allow for restful nights.
The tropics as a theme will allow you a wide variety of colors to choose from. Some of these choices may include oranges, pinks, yellows and even purples. When you take that tropical vacation in your mind what do you envision? Maybe you have been to the tropics and you have seen the boldness of the colors you wish to explore in your decorating. Any one of the colors you think of in this palette are a good jumping off point for your space.
Whether it be tropical, sailing, beach scenes or lighthouses, accenting with wood is a marvelous choice. Sailboats often times will have that warm honey colored wood. Using a clean crisp whitewashed wood for a beach scene is a great choice. The deep richness of the mahogany colored wood for the tropical theme will lend warmth against the cooler colors in the palette.
Keeping in mind what other activities are done in this space begin to envision the atmosphere you wish to create. Today many people have their office in their bedroom or an entertainment area, possibly a library. If any of these other activities are performed in this space, you my wish to take that into consideration when deciding on colors. If you enjoy reading after a long day at the office, using the more serene blue and green may be the direction you wish to go. If you have your office space in the bedroom and need to have high energy to perform your office duties, using a more bold color palette may be wise. No matter the theme or palette you choose be sure you choose based on your sleeping needs as well.
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